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Which statement best describes a cause-and-effect relationship in a play?

A
One action is a cause, which leads to another action that is the effect of the first action.
B
One action has similarities to another action, but they are not exactly the same.
C
One action is a solution, which leads to identifying the problem.
D
One action is an effect, which leads to another action that is the cause of the first action.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.Excerpt:CASSIUS. There’s a bargain made.Now know you, Casca, I have moved alreadySome certain of the noblest-minded RomansTo undergo with me an enterpriseOf honourable dangerous consequence.And I do know by this, they stay for meIn Pompey’s Porch. For now this fearful nightThere is no stir or walking in the streets;And the complexion of the elementIn favour’s like the work we have in hand,Most bloody, fiery, and most terrible.Background information:Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, known in English as Pompey the Great, was a Roman general and political leader. Together with Caesar and Crassus, Pompey ruled as a member of the first Roman triumvirate. As a leader, Pompey was a capable administrator and helped Rome grow and prosper. Among other projects, he built a large amphitheater in Rome. This amphitheater was named after him, and its annex became known as Pompey’s Porch. During this time, Pompey married Caesar’s daughter, Julia. After her death, however, Pompey and Caesar began to grow apart, and within a few years, Pompey sided with the senate against Caesar. War followed. In 48 BCE, Pompey’s armies were defeated, and he was murdered by former allies who were afraid of Caesar’s power.

A
cultural allusion.
B
historical allusion.
C
literary allusion.
D
religious allusion.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius.Therein, ye gods, you make the weak most strong;Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat.Nor stony tower, nor walls of beaten brass,Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron,Can be retentive to the strength of spirit;But life, being weary of these worldly bars,Never lacks power to dismiss itself.If I know this, know all the world besides,That part of tyranny that I do bearI can shake off at pleasure.[Thunder still]CASCA. So can I.So every bondman in his own hand bearsThe power to cancel his captivity.

A
Casca thinks that Cassius is trying to become king.
B
Casca says that Cassius is being disloyal to Caesar.
C
Casca says that he will also fight Caesar's rise to power.
D
Casca thinks that Caesar will make a better ruler than Cassius.
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASSIUS. Ay, do you fear it?Then must I think you would not have it so.BRUTUS. I would not, Cassius; yet I love him well.But wherefore do you hold me here so long?90What is it that you would impart to me?If it be aught toward the general good,Set honour in one eye and death i’th’ other,And I will look on both indifferently;For let the gods so speed me as I love95The name of honour more than I fear death.

A
Cassius will die.
B
Rome will be destroyed.
C
Brutus will kill Caesar for the good of Rome.
D
Brutus will choose life before honor.
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Which quotation from Julius Caesar is an example of a historical allusion?

A
“MARULLUS. But what trade art thou? Answer me directly. / COBBLER. A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe / conscience, which is indeed, sir, a mender of bad soles.” (act 1, scene 1)
B
“These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing / Will make him fly an ordinary pitch,” (act 1, scene 1)
C
“CASSIUS. And why should Caesar be a tyrant then? / Poor man, I know he would not be a wolf / But that he sees the Romans are but sheep.” (act 1, scene 3)
D
“O, you hard hearts, you cruel men of Rome, / Knew you not Pompey?” (act 1, scene 1)
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. Come, Antony, away! Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. If you dare fight to-day, come to the field. If not, when you have stomachs.

A
regretful wishing he had been a better leader
B
discouraged knowing that they will lose to Brutus and Cassius
C
scornful suggesting Brutus and Cassius are traitors and cowards
D
sad when rembering the daily struggles the Roman citizens must endure
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What evidence from this passage supports the theme that there can be honor in defeat? Select three options.

A
"I shall have glory by this losing day."
B
"I killed not thee with half so good a will."
C
"Hold then my sword, and turn away thy face."
D
"I prithee, Strato, stay thou by thy lord."
E
"Brutus’ tongue / hath almost ended his life’s history."
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Which situation is an example of dramatic irony?

A
Cassius refers to Caesar as a god but does not think he is fit to rule Rome.
B
Brutus says that he is ill when he is really just upset about the plot to kill Caesar.
C
The audience knows all about the plot to kill Caesar, but Caesar himself knows nothing.
D
Brutus knows that Caesar is not the type to want to be king, but Brutus joins the plot anyway.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.MESSALA. Seek him, Titinius, whilst I go to meetThe noble Brutus, thrusting this reportInto his ears. I may say, "thrusting” it,For piercing steel and darts envenomed Shall be as welcome to the ears of BrutusAs tidings of this sight.TITINIUS. Hie you, Messala,And I will seek for Pindarus the while.[Exit MESSALA]Why didst thou send me forth, brave Cassius? Did I not meet thy friends, and did not theyPut on my brows this wreath of victory,And bid me give it thee? Didst thou not hear their shouts?Alas, thou hast misconstrued everything!But hold thee, take this garland on thy brow. Thy Brutus bid me give it thee, and IWill do his bidding. Brutus, come apace,And see how I regarded Caius Cassius.By your leave, gods,—this is a Roman’s part:Come, Cassius’ sword, and find Titinius’ heart.

A
Titinius feels guilty that Cassius is dead, and decides he must kill himself.
B
Brutus feels guilty that Cassius is dead, and decides to give him a garland.
C
Messala has to decide whether to tell Brutus about Cassius or to kill Pindarus.
D
Titinius has to decide whether to tell Brutus about Cassius or to kill Pindarus.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.ANTONY. Villains, you did not so, when your vile daggersHacked one another in the sides of Caesar:You showed your teeth like apes, and fawned like hounds,And bowed like bondmen, kissing Caesar’s feet,Whilst damnèd Casca, like a cur, behind,Struck Caesar on the neck. O you flatterers!

A
the power of the use of flattery and kindness to confuse the play’s characters.
B
that Antony viewed the men who killed Caesar as vicious and despicable.
C
the frailty of Caesar before he was attacked.
D
the weakness of the weapons used to kill Caesar.

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